Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 29
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Episode 29
“That’s the place. Those heading to the Beast Palace always stay there.”
As the old man had said, we arrived before sunset the next day.
In the place he pointed to, there was a large inn named Chwihonru (醉魂樓).
A sight that doesn’t fit with the small village at the foot of the mountain.
The red sun was setting beside the tall, lonely inn roof.
“Go ahead. You have come here as the Sodongju of Namcheon Damdong.”
“Okay.”
“Don’t worry about what other people say. You are the head of the best family in the Beast Palace. So face it with confidence. If anyone bothers you, you can break their head. But don’t kill them.”
“No-sa, when a person breaks his head, he dies.”
I understood exactly what the labor and management wanted to say.
Now we are leaving the walls of Namcheon Damdong and heading towards the Beast Palace.
If you treat me like a joke, it means you are treating Namcheon Damdong lightly.
“By the way, Deoksam, you follow me from a distance. Haa… … .”
Deoksam was running around trying to catch a rabbit since morning, when he stepped on a large piece of dung that was presumed to be bear dung and slipped.
That too in the future… … .
I couldn’t find anything to wash so I just roughly wiped it off and changed into new clothes, but there was nothing I could do about the awful smell.
“Please go over there. You’re causing flies to swarm everywhere.”
“What’s going on?”
Deoksam asked, “I wonder if he didn’t hear because he was doing something else.”
He opened the door to the guest room, stopped, and answered again loudly.
“A fly! A red dung fly at that!”
When I turned my head, dozens of people were all looking at me.
Everyone has a bewildered expression.
One guy in particular who was climbing onto the table had a red face.
His clenched fist was trembling.
“Ah. You all arrived first. I am the head of Namcheon Damdong. But why do you all have such expressions?”
Were you having some serious conversation before I came in?
Why is the atmosphere like this?
You’re not making this face because I came in talking about shit flies, are you?
“Are you that famous Dammyeong?”
The guy who was sitting alone on the table asked me.
Still looking angry.
But who is this guy that he speaks informally to me when we first meet?
And what about ‘that famous nickname’?
“That’s right. I’m the famous Dammyeong. You’re not that famous, so I don’t know who you are.”
“What? What did you say?”
“But why are you up there? You’re even wearing shoes at the dining table. Tsk tsk.”
“Ugh. Ugh.”
I could hear someone trying to hold back laughter.
When I looked back, I saw a girl covering her mouth and holding back laughter.
Holding a small white kitten in her arms.
The skinny guy next to me was smiling quietly.
A face as pretty as a woman’s.
It must be the Bangyakran of Gwisubangdong and the Nokseungseo of Bieungnokdong.
So this ill-mannered guy here is Jin Ja-hong?
Actually, I was thinking of going quietly without any fights.
But I can’t stand being ignored like this even though I revealed my identity first.
No, you can’t hold it in.
Because I am the owner of Namcheon Damdong.
The old man who came in after him was leaning against the wall with a relaxed look on his face.
I took a quick look and saw her smiling with a satisfied expression.
A look that says do as you wish.
“Do you know who I am to treat me this rudely? Is Namcheon Damdong usually this rude?”
As the old man said, I tried to break his head but held back.
I know how to piss those guys off.
Just ignore it and that’s it.
Because I’ve never been ignored in my life.
“I see you are with a precious spirit, so you must be Bang Yak-ran of Gwisu Bang-dong. Nice to meet you. I am Dam-myeong of Namcheon Dam-dong.”
Since we seemed to be of similar age, I just lowered my voice.
They say that this child is the real spirit of Gwisoobangdong, and he really is smart.
But why are her cheeks suddenly turning red?
“Ah, ah, I am Bang Yak-ran. So Dong-ju is as rumored.”
I don’t know if this is a compliment or an insult.
There are so many rumors.
“But how did you know that this child was a spirit? Everyone thought it was a young white cat.”
“I’m not so stupid as to not be able to tell the difference between a spirit and a cat.”
Actually, I didn’t know.
I just thought it was a small white cat.
But why is that cat-like spirit staring at me?
At that moment, Jin Ja-hong’s angry voice was heard from behind.
“Hey. Dam-myeong! Do you know who I am? Why are you stopping in your tracks… …”
Of course, I ignored it lightly.
“But what kind of spirit is it… … .”
“This child is a dark spirit, but in fact, I have not been chosen as the master yet.”
A dark cloud chart?
A guy famous for being mysterious even among the spirits of Namman.
I’ve heard of it.
Even though it is only as big as an arm when fully grown, it is so ferocious and brave that other beasts avoid it.
“But if the imprint is made at this Mansu Ceremony, then this child will definitely be chosen.”
Her round eyes sparkled.
“I hope it comes true. By the way, I should say hello to this side too. This is Dammyeong of Namcheon Damdong.”
“This is the Green Book of Byeonnokdong.”
“Ah. I’ve heard a lot of rumors that it’s as fast as the wind and as secretive as darkness. After seeing it in person, the rumors were not wrong.”
“It seems different from what was rumored.”
“What exactly are the rumors? There are so many rumors about me… … .”
As we exchanged friendly greetings, an angry voice was heard again from behind.
“Half-blooded! The world’s greatest slacker! A disgrace to my life! I can’t even list them all.”
When I looked back, Jin Ja-hong was standing there with her face reddened and her fists clenched.
I guess he’s upset because he can’t join the conversation.
He answered leisurely as if it were someone else’s business.
“There are rumors like that. Most of them are true. But you know.”
I approached him and opened my mouth again.
“Why are you so interested in the same guy all this time? Is it your taste?”
Here and there, people could be heard giggling and holding back laughter.
“What, what?”
The moment Jin Ja-hong, whose face turned red, was about to answer.
Someone’s voice was heard from behind.
“I had high expectations when I heard that a dragon with his bloodline was born in Changcheonjindong. But when I saw it in person… … .”
Nosa, who had been enjoying the situation from a distance, slowly opened his mouth.
“I saw it in person and it was an earthen dragon.”
To-ryong.
Another word for earthworm.
“What are you guys just arguing about? You should just have a go at it. Tsk tsk.”
* * *
Namcheon Damdong.
“I think Myeong-i has safely arrived at Hyonyeong Village by now?”
“Of course he’s arrived. He’s probably hanging out with other families by now. Are you worried about that guy?”
Dammuheun asked.
“What is there to worry about when your children are all grown up?”
Contrary to her reply that she was fine, Yeo So-woon had a small worry.
In fact, it is highly likely that no impression will be made at this Mansu ceremony.
Because Dam-myeong is not of pure Beast Palace bloodline.
It was a time when I felt uneasy because I felt like it was my fault.
But the priestess called Ming without fail. There must be something.
“Don’t worry, ma’am. Everything will work out in its natural course.”
“Actually, Mansoo’s wedding will go smoothly, but I’m worried that this guy might cause an accident. If he gets into an unnecessary fight with the other clansmen… … .”
“Don’t worry too much. I’ve heard rumors that Sodongju of Changcheonjindong is a bit rude and arrogant, but he’s not the type to cause trouble to that extent, so don’t worry too much. I think they’ll get along well.”
“That would be great, but aren’t you all still young? When kids get together, problems are bound to arise.”
“So, you didn’t accompany Nosa? You’re always cool and composed. You know very well that small problems can escalate into big ones, don’t you? Even if Myung causes trouble, Nosa will be able to resolve it through discussion.”
“I’m glad to hear that you’re here with us, Mr. Nosa. You’re not the same person you used to be.”
A momentary image of Nosa’s past appeared in the minds of the two people.
He is called the Mad Blood Sura and has the appearance of a yaksha who dyes the battlefield in blood.
Back then, if I was even slightly offended, I would immediately draw my sword and cut off my opponent’s head.
But time has passed, and Noh Sa is not the same person he used to be.
There won’t be any problem.
* * *
The marriage room.
“Torong? What do you dare to say to me, Jin Ja-hong? Torong?”
“I heard that Sodongju of Changcheonjindong likes dragons. If you don’t like earthworms, how about loaches instead?”
Nosa answered, picking his nose.
How can you make people suffer by hitting on the core like that?
A middle-aged man was stopping Jin Ja-hong, who was about to rush in.
“Sodongju, you are on your way to the palace on good business, so it would be best to stop here.”
He has a sturdy build and is half-bald, but he has grown a long beard, perhaps to compensate for this.
“Gong Dae-ju! Gong Mu-eon Dae-ju! Are you just going to watch this? Even though I, the leader of the uproar in Changcheonjin-dong, am being insulted like this? No, who on earth is this author?”
Is your name Gong Mu-eon?
It’s a name that makes me think that someone would be good at what they do but inflexible.
In an instant, the target of the anger shifted from me to the management.
The reason they don’t rush in right away is probably because they don’t know the status of the labor union yet.
Gongmu-eon approached Jin Ja-hong, whose face was flushed, and spoke in a small voice
“That person is none other than the Lord Mujinbaek.”
“Mujinbaek? That Mujinbaek?”
He whispered into Jin Ja-hong’s ear for a long time, as she was surprised.
As the explanation became longer, Jin Ja-hong’s expression became more serious.
I couldn’t hear it very well, but I definitely heard one sentence.
“… … You see? If the Beast King had to choose between Mujinbaekdanju and Sodongju, it wouldn’t be Sodongju. That’s the kind of person he is. So… … .”
Oh. I guess our Nosa is a better person than we thought?
But why is it called Danju?
“Your Majesty, it’s been a while. How have you been?
Gongmu-eon approached Nosa and greeted him politely.
“Danju? It’s been a while since I quit the Iron Troops. Tsk tsk. Just call me Nosa.”
Iron Man’s Unit?
Was Nosa the leader of the Cheolwoongdan in the past?
What a great person he was.
The Iron Warriors are the best military group in the Beast Palace.
The current leader is his uncle, Dammugun.
“It seems there was a slight misunderstanding. I think it would be better to end it here.”
“Well, kids are always bickering. But I guess we have to get together at least once. How can we hold a wedding ceremony while we still have ill feelings for each other? Right?”
At this point, Nosa seems curious about that guy’s skills.
“I’m fine.”
Jin Ja-hong came out to welcome them warmly.
“This will be a good opportunity for Sodongju of Namcheon Damdong, who is running wild without knowing how high the sky is. He will have to experience for himself how skilled the person he will serve someday is. What do you think? Damyeong Sodongju.”
“I don’t know about your skills, but your tongue seems longer than mine. Come out.”
* * *
There was a fairly large open space in the backyard of the wedding hall, where the warriors of the Beast Palace often engaged in martial arts.
I thought we were the only ones in the guest house. Looks like everyone was hiding somewhere.
The crowd of people who had gathered surrounded the empty lot in an instant.
“But who is fighting?”
“They say that the Sodongju of Changcheonjindong and Namcheondamdong are going to have a showdown?”
“Huh? Isn’t that a complete match? If you’re the Sodongju of Changcheonjindong, aren’t you considered a genius like no other in the world? You’re also the grandson of the Beast King.”
“yes.”
“But isn’t that guy from Namcheon Damdong who looks good but is rumored to be the world’s laziest? Do you think the two of you can be a match for each other?”
“Haha. How could that be? I think the author is trying to enlighten me by showing me an embarrassing side as the owner of Paldong. He’s telling me to come to my senses.”
“In a moment, that smooth, handsome face will be lying on the floor. Haha.”
“But you said you only take naps every day, so it seems like those solid muscles were just natural. You have a naturally strong face and body, but you don’t put in any effort. Tsk tsk.”
For a moment the commotion stopped.
Two people stood facing each other in a wide open space.
“I guess wielding a knife is a bit much when you’re about to do something good. After all, it’s the same arm, so how about using your bare fists?”
There is a joy in losing a fight with bare fists.
You’ll be more frustrated when you lose a fight you’re confident in.
Most of the warriors of Namcheon Damdong handle weapons.
Both my father and uncle reached their current level by holding a sword.
In contrast, Changcheonjindong is famous for its martial arts.
In terms of martial arts alone, it is the best among the eight movements.
Jin Jung-eok, the current Beast King, reached the pinnacle of Nanman with the Beast Palace’s martial art, Tiger Step Flame Fist.
Perhaps if he had been born in the Central Plains, he would have been given the nickname of Fist King instead of Beast King.
Jin Ja-hong couldn’t hide her smile as she answered.
“Are you serious? You were the one who suggested it first, so don’t talk nonsense later. You’re going to fight the Heavenly Tremors with your bare hands? Hahaha.”
“Well, that’s something we’ll just have to wait and see. But if we just fight, it’ll probably be boring.”
“Why? Are you scared now? Hehe.”
“No, wouldn’t it be better to make a bet to motivate both of us?”
“Okay. Say anything. How about the loser passing between the opponent’s legs? Hehehe.”
“Why is another guy walking between my legs? It just makes me feel dirty. I should bet some money and do it.”
“Yeah, it’s money. I’ll give you whatever you want.”
In an instant, fifty nyang, the currency of the South, was put up for grabs.
Compared to the Central Plains, it is about half, so even by that value, it is a large sum of money, twenty-five nyang.
“Is it done now?”
“Hmm. I think it’s a bit lacking.”
The armor that Jin Ja-hong was holding so preciously caught my eye.
At first glance, that armor doesn’t look like much.
Is that perhaps the exact thing that Deoksam was explaining so excitedly?
“How about we put our weapons on the line while we’re at it? I’ll take this sword, you take that fist. If you win anyway, it’ll all be yours, right?”
In that moment, Jin Ja-hong’s face turned pale.